Before you install
Milestone recommends that you go through the steps described in the next sections before you start the actual
installation.
Prepare network and devices
1. Assign static IP addresses to all system components, devices, and cameras.
To prepare and configure your devices or cameras, follow the instructions provided by the camera
manufacturer.
2. Make sure your cameras and devices are supported and connected to the camera network.
On the Milestone website, you can find a detailed list of supported devices and firmware versions
https://www.milestonesys.com/supported-devices/
).
3. Connect your local area network with internet connection, if available, to
LAN port 1
. This network is for
management and viewing.
4. Connect your camera network to
LAN port 2
. If your unit is equipped with a CNA card, connect your camera
network to the
CNA card LAN ports
.
Obtain a software license code
Your Milestone Husky unit is shipped with XProtect video management software pre-loaded, and you can use it
with any version of the five XProtect VMS products by applying a valid software license code (SLC). You receive the
SLC when you purchase the XProtect product. Read more about Milestone XProtect products and Milestone Care™
coverage on the Milestone website to find out which product matches your needs.
The SLC is printed on your order confirmation, and the software license file is named after your SLC. Milestone
recommends that you register your SLC on the Milestone website (
https://online.milestonesys.com/
) before
installation. Your reseller may have done that for you.
You can also run the free version of XProtect Es on your unit. This version provides you with basic
functionality and a limited number of cameras compared to a purchased XProtect VMS system. In this case, the
license is provided with the installer. To receive this free license, your unit needs to be connected to the internet
during installation.
When you run Husky Assistant, you can see the version of the pre-loaded VMS. If you want a different version, you
can choose that option if you have a valid SLC.
If your unit is used as a recording server to an existing VMS system, you do not need an SLC. This setup is covered
by the SLC that you bought with the VMS system.
XProtect software is licensed through different types of licenses:
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